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Playa Brava surfForecast / Tarapaca / Chile
12 Day Weather and Surf, issued 2 pm Friday 04 Apr 2025 -04
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Playa Brava this week:
The surf forecast for Playa Brava over the next 12 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 04) at 9PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 2ft and 16s period with a secondary swell of 3ft and 8s. Another secondary swell of 2ft and 11s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be glassy as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Playa Brava in the next 12 days are 8ft 17s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Apr 09) at 11AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0ft 11s period and expected on Wednesday (Apr 09) at 11AM.
| Wave Type | Time (-04) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 9PM (Fri 4th Apr) | 2ft (0.6m) 16s |
| Best Surf | 11PM (Tue 8th Apr) | 4.5ft (1.3m) 19s |
| Most Powerful | 11AM (Wed 9th Apr) | 7.5ft (2.3m) 17s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Playa Brava over the next 12 days.
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| Period(s) (?) | 11 | 10 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 12 | 21 | 19 | 18 | 16 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 13 | 13 | 13 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 12 |
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| Energy (?) | 247 | 76 | 222 | 283 | 218 | 255 | 206 | 173 | 202 | 350 | 345 | 217 | 355 | 1308 | 2702 | 2506 | 2203 | 1171 | 1692 | 2054 | 1513 | 1455 | 1325 | 1220 | 1111 | 988 | 732 | 743 | 669 | 572 | 504 | 336 | 243 | 215 | 189 | 235 |
Wind (mph) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Wind State (?) onshore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore offshore glassy | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- on | cross- on | on | glass | glass | on | glass | cross- on | on | glass | cross- on | on | cross- off | cross- on |
High Tide / height (ft) | 3:09PM 4.49 | 3:57AM 2.79 | 4:26PM 4.36 | 5:35AM 2.82 | 5:44PM 4.3 | 6:54AM 3.02 | 6:52PM 4.3 | 7:50AM 3.28 | 7:48PM 4.3 | 8:34AM 3.54 | 8:33PM 4.27 | 9:11AM 3.81 | 9:13PM 4.17 | 9:45AM 4 | 9:48PM 4.04 | 10:16AM 4.17 | 10:22PM 3.87 | 10:46AM 4.3 | 10:54PM 3.67 | 11:17AM 4.36 | 11:26PM 3.48 | 11:47AM 4.36 | 11:58PM 3.25 | |||||||||||||
Low Tide / height (ft) | 10:28PM 1.67 | 9:15AM 1.87 | 11:51PM 1.61 | 10:45AM 1.97 | 12:59AM 1.51 | 12:12PM 1.94 | 1:50AM 1.38 | 1:22PM 1.8 | 2:30AM 1.28 | 2:18PM 1.64 | 3:05AM 1.21 | 3:05PM 1.54 | 3:34AM 1.21 | 3:48PM 1.48 | 4:02AM 1.21 | 4:27PM 1.44 | 4:27AM 1.28 | 5:06PM 1.44 | 4:51AM 1.35 | 5:44PM 1.51 | 5:15AM 1.48 | 6:23PM 1.57 | 5:40AM 1.57 | |||||||||||||
Fri 04 | Saturday 05 | Sunday 06 | Monday 07 | Tuesday 08 | Wednesday 09 | Thursday 10 | Friday 11 | Saturday 12 | Sunday 13 | Monday 14 | Tuesday 15 | Wed 16 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Sunrise | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:48 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 | - | - | 7:50 |
| Sunset | 7:37 | - | - | 7:37 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:36 | - | - | 7:35 | - | - | 7:34 | - | - | 7:32 | - | - | 7:31 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:30 | - | - | 7:29 | - | - |
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| Temp. °F | 72 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 66 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 66 | 70 | 70 | 66 | 70 | 70 | 66 | 70 | 70 | 66 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 72 | 72 | 68 | 72 | 70 | 68 | 72 |
| Feels °F (?) | 72 | 70 | 72 | 73 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 72 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 68 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 68 | 72 | 72 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 | 70 |
Short Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 72°F on Fri afternoon, min 66°F on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 3-6 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 70°F on Mon afternoon, min 66°F on Mon night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 6-9 Weather Summary Mostly dry. Warm (max 70°F on Thu afternoon, min 64°F on Fri night). Wind will be generally light. | Long Range Forecast: Mostly dry. Warm (max 72°F on Mon morning, min 66°F on Sun night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Information about the Playa Brava Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Playa Brava provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 12 days. A general guide to surfing at Playa Brava can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Playa Brava surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Playa Brava) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Playa Brava may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Are you planning a holiday in Tarapaca? If you are looking for accommodation near Playa Brava, camping, hotels and holiday cottages in Tarapaca, consider staying in Iquique which is 1 km (1 miles) away. Alternatively, find information about places to stay and car hire in Patillos which is 56 km (35 miles) away
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